Lead Food Service Worker

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Lead Food Service Worker to support galley operations on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Lead Food Service Worker is responsible for overseeing daily food service operations within the galley, ensuring high-quality food preparation, cleanliness, efficiency, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This position requires leadership skills and coordination of food service workers to deliver excellent service. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating the activities of food service workers and cooks to ensure assigned tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Assisting with food preparation, portioning, and service to meet menu and customer requirements.
• Enforcing compliance with food handling, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with industry best practices and organizational policies.
• Providing training and guidance to food service workers on proper techniques, equipment use, and work processes.
• Monitoring the quality of food preparation and ingredients to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain high standards.
• Operating and maintaining kitchen and service equipment while reporting any malfunctions or repair needs to the supervisor.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, dining, and service areas, ensuring sanitation standards are consistently upheld.
• Managing inventory of food supplies and ingredients, ensuring sufficient stock is available for daily operations.
• Preparing daily and weekly work schedules for food service employees to optimize efficiency.
• Addressing service issues, responding to customer feedback, and implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain customer satisfaction.
  
  

• Minimum of two (2) years of on-the-job experience in food service, including experience in food preparation, service, or kitchen operations.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, handling, and sanitation standards, including familiarity with HACCP protocols.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, slicers, and dishwashing machines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully meet contract medical requirements and maintain physical readiness for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  

• Prior experience in a military galley or large-scale food service operation.
• Completion of formal culinary training or certifications related to food safety, including ServSafe or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and track food service performance metrics.
• Previous experience in austere OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) environments with a multi-national workforce.
• Proficiency in creating schedules and coordinating support for high-volume meal preparation and service.
  
  

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety-first culture by requiring all employees to comply with safety policies and complete necessary safety training, including food handling protocols.
• Quality: Employees must maintain high-quality standards in meal preparation and adhere to Amentum’s Quality Management System to meet or exceed customer and contractual expectations.
• Procedure Compliance: Employees must understand and adhere to all operational, safety, and environmental policies and procedures as outlined by the organization and contract requirements.